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Aramark Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Company Scored 100% on Disability Equality Index^® for the Fifth Consecutive Year

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was named one the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion,” for the fifth year in a row, by the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI), earning a top-score of 100%.

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The DEI, a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, is celebrated by businesses and disability advocates for being the most robust assessment tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.

“Aramark strives to create equity and increase access to opportunities for all employees. We are committed to removing the barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from being fully empowered,” said Ash Hanson, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer at Aramark. “Thanks to the incredible work of our ERGs, like Aramark Thrive, we are inspiring everyone to thrive in our company and have fulfilling careers in hospitality.”

“The Disability Equality Index shines a spotlight on companies that believe they have a stake in creating a more equitable society for people with disabilities,” Maria Town, President & CEO, AAPD. “It is a conduit for our work championing disability rights for the 60 million Americans with disabilities and knocking down barriers to employment, technology, and healthcare, and we’re thrilled to see the progress being made today.”

As part of its broader 2025, Be Well. Do Well. plan, Aramark is working to reduce inequity, support and grow local communities, and protect the planet. The Company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are guided by thousands of associates, in eleven employee resource groups, including Aramark Thrive, which is dedicated to the interest of team members who self-identify as having a disability and for caretakers and advocates of those with disabilities. Thrive is a strong cultivator and champion for disability awareness and inclusion within Aramark.

Aramark uses the Disability Equity Index (DEI) to benchmark its disability inclusion efforts and ongoing work toward advancing inclusion for people with disabilities. In addition to the DEI, Aramark has long been recognized by institutions focused on promoting diversity and inclusion, including being named one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index, and a Top 50 Employer for People with Disabilities by CAREERS & disABLED Magazine.

About Disability:IN®

Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 270 corporations trust Disability:IN to activate and achieve disability inclusion across their enterprise and in the broader corporate mainstream. Through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking; best-in-class conferences and programs; and expert counsel and engagement, Disability:IN works with leading businesses to create long-term business and societal impact. Join us at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.

About Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Everbridge to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 9, 2021

BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, ended June 30, 2021, after the market close on Monday, August 9, 2021. On that day, management will hold a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to review and discuss the Company’s results for the second quarter. A recorded version of this webcast will be available after the call and accessible at https://ir.everbridge.com/.

What:	Everbridge’s Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call
When:	Monday, August 9, 2021
Time:	4:30 p.m. ET
Live Call:	(833) 685-0904, Domestic
	(412) 317-5740, International
Replay:	(877) 344-7529, Passcode 10158373, Domestic
	(412) 317-0088, Passcode 10158373, International
Webcast:	https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/oo3cjcx8 (live and replay)

About Everbridge

Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG) is a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response to critical events in order to Keep People Safe and Organizations Running™. During public safety threats such as active shooter situations, terrorist attacks or severe weather conditions, as well as critical business events including IT outages, cyber-attacks or other incidents such as product recalls or supply-chain interruptions, over 5,700 global customers rely on the Company’s Critical Event Management Platform to quickly and reliably aggregate and assess threat data, locate people at risk and responders able to assist, automate the execution of pre-defined communications processes through the secure delivery to over 100 different communication modalities, and track progress on executing response plans. Everbridge serves 8 of the 10 largest U.S. cities, 9 of the 10 largest U.S.-based investment banks, 47 of the 50 busiest North American airports, 9 of the 10 largest global consulting firms, 8 of the 10 largest global automakers, 9 of the 10 largest U.S.-based health care providers, and 7 of the 10 largest technology companies in the world. Everbridge is based in Boston with additional offices in 20 cities around the globe. For more information visit www.everbridge.com

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New Fortress Energy to Develop New 350 MW Power Plant in Sri Lanka

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“New Fortress”) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lakdhanavi Limited (LTL), a private company in Sri Lanka, to jointly develop a 350 MW gas-fired power plant in the Kerawalapitiya Power Complex located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

“This partnership builds on our efforts to accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition to cleaner, cheaper energy,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of New Fortress Energy. “This development will further advance the introduction of natural gas and add additional modern power infrastructure.”

LTL was previously awarded a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Government of Sri Lanka through a competitive tender to provide electricity to the national grid.

On July 8, New Fortress announced the signing of a Framework Agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to build an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving, storage and regasification terminal located off the coast of Colombo, and rights to supply gas to the existing 300 MW Yugadanavi power plant. New Fortress will utilize this same LNG terminal to also supply natural gas to this new 350 MW power plant. These two power plants total approximately 650 MW within the Kerawalapitiya Power Complex.

The MOU is non-binding on the parties, and actual terms of any future definitive agreements may differ from the terms of the MOU.

About New Fortress Energy Inc.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. The company funds, builds and operates natural gas infrastructure and logistics to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions that enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship and transform local industries and communities.

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This communication contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this communication other than historical information are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and relate to future events, our future financial performance or our projected business results. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “intends,” “expects,” “subject to,” “plans” or “anticipates” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward looking statements include: the joint development of a 350 MW power plant in the Kerawalapitiya Power Complex; our construction of the offshore liquefied natural gas receiving, storage, and regasification terminal; the location of the terminal off the coast of Colombo; the supply of gas to an existing 300MW power plant in the Kerawalapitiya Power Complex and the new 350 MW power plant; finalization of a 20-year PPA between the Government of Sri Lanka and LTL; and the actual terms of any future definitive agreements. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors.

Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks related to the approval and execution of a definitive development agreements, the ability and willingness of NFE and LDL to enter into a binding agreement on favorable terms or at all, the development, construction or commissioning schedule for the terminal and power plant may be longer than we expect, the funding of the project may not be possible on the terms we expect, we will be unable to operationalize our plans for the rights and key permits to develop the power plant and LNG terminal, and that we will not be able to provide electricity and natural gas to customers as we currently expect. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of NFE’s forward-looking statements. Other known or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results.

We undertake no duty to update these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements included in New Fortress Energy Inc.’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

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EPR Properties Announces Resumption of Monthly Cash Dividend to Common Shareholders Following Early Termination of the Covenant Relief Period

– Provides Update on Property Openings and Cash Collections

KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) today announced that it is resuming payment of a monthly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share to its common shareholders, following its decision to terminate the covenant relief period early under certain of its credit facilities. In addition, the Company is providing key business updates on property openings and cash collection levels for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

“We are pleased that we continue to show meaningful progress in our property openings and cash collections, which allowed us to be in compliance with our pre-waiver debt covenants for the second quarter,” stated Greg Silvers, President and CEO of EPR Properties. “This performance and positive outlook gave us the confidence to terminate the covenant relief period early under certain of our credit facilities. Exiting this relief period marks an important step in EPR’s ongoing recovery, and allows us to resume certain investment activity and payment of dividends. As a result, we are resuming the payment of our monthly cash dividend to common shareholders, and are doing so at a prudent level which should allow us to grow the dividends over time alongside earnings growth.”

Dividend

The Company announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly cash dividend to common shareholders. The dividend of $0.25 per common share is payable on August 16, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 30, 2021, and represents an annualized dividend of $3.00 per share.

Early Termination of Covenant Relief Period

On July 12, 2021, the Company provided notice of its election to terminate the covenant relief period early and submitted compliance certificates for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 for its Consolidated Credit Agreement that governs its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (zero balance outstanding at June 30, 2021) and $400.0 million term loan, and its Note Purchase Agreement that governs its $316.2 million of outstanding private placement notes. The certificates provided that the Company was in compliance with all of its financial and other covenants, and would have been even if the covenant relief period had not been in effect during the second quarter.

The Company’s election to terminate the covenant relief period early means that, effective July 13, 2021, the interest rates on the above debt return to the previous levels defined in the agreements resulting in a reduction of approximately 100 basis points on the revolving credit facility and term loan, and 125 basis points on the private placement notes – in each case based on current credit ratings. By terminating the covenant relief period, the Company was also released from certain restrictions under these credit facilities, including restrictions on investments, capital expenditures, incurrences of indebtedness, payment of dividends or other distributions and stock repurchases, and maintenance of a minimum liquidity amount.

Business Update

The Company is also providing a business update on property openings and cash collection levels for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Property Openings

As of June 30, 2021, approximately 99% of the Company’s theatre and 98% of the Company’s non-theatre locations were open, excluding normal seasonal closings. Certain assets remain closed in Canada pursuant to local restrictions.

Cash Collections

For the second quarter of 2021 the Company collected approximately 82% of contractual cash revenue. This cash collection level is in excess of the high end of the previously announced guidance for the second quarter of 75%-80% and continues the favorable trajectory of cash collections the Company is experiencing. Contractual cash revenue is an operational measure and represents aggregate cash payments for which the Company is entitled under existing contracts, excluding the impact of any temporary abatements or deferrals, percentage rent (rents received over base amounts), non-cash revenue and revenue from taxable REIT subsidiaries.

In addition to the collections above, collections of deferred rent and interest during the second quarter from accrual basis tenants totaled $16.3 million, bringing the total for such collections to $45.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company will release its second quarter 2021 results after the market close on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s results on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 8:30 EST.

About EPR Properties

EPR Properties is a leading experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues which create value by facilitating out-of-home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money. We have nearly $6.5 billion in total investments across 44 states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns. Further information is available at www.eprkc.com.

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The financial results in this press release reflect preliminary, unaudited results, which are not final until the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed. With the exception of historical information, certain statements contained or incorporated by reference herein may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), such as those pertaining to the uncertain financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our capital resources and liquidity, our expected dividend payments, our expected cash flows and liquidity, the performance of our customers, including AMC and Regal, our expected cash collections, expected use of proceeds from dispositions and our results of operations and financial condition. The estimates presented herein are based on the Company’s current expectations and, given the current economic uncertainty, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to comply with applicable covenants under its debt agreements, which could materially impact actual performance. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and you should not rely on them as predictions of actual events. There is no assurance the events or circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as “will be,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “may,” “expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “forecast,” “pipeline,” “estimates,” “offers,” “plans,” “would” or other similar expressions or other comparable terms or discussions of strategy, plans or intentions contained or incorporated by reference herein. Forward-looking statements necessarily are dependent on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Many of the factors that will determine these items are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of these factors see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and, to the extent applicable, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof or the date of any document incorporated by reference herein. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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Qurate Retail, Inc. Announces David Rawlinson II as Next President and CEO

Seasoned Technology and Media Executive to Lead Global Multiplatform and Livestreaming Retail Group

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”) (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) today announced that David Rawlinson II will assume the role of President and CEO effective October 1^st. He will succeed Mike George after a two-month transition period, beginning August 1^st, during which time David will serve as President and CEO-Elect.

“We are pleased to welcome David Rawlinson to the Qurate family. David brings an impressive track record of success, most recently with two storied brands, Nielsen and Grainger. At these companies, David was a transformational leader and successfully managed the businesses through evolutionary transitions. His knowledge of global e-commerce, understanding of consumer trends and focus on mission and culture as a purpose-driven leader make him a natural fit for Qurate Retail. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to deliver on our brand purpose and principles across all our stakeholder groups,” said Greg Maffei, Qurate Retail Executive Chairman. “The Board and I want to thank Mike George for being an exceptional leader of QVC, and then Qurate Retail, for almost sixteen years, bringing our unique video commerce experiences to new generations of consumers worldwide, and especially for his dedication and commitment during the pandemic.”

“Qurate Retail operates as a unique and powerful enterprise. The world of shopping has been forever changed by the pandemic and these brands have the international scale, customer affinity, and expertise in driving and meeting demand across multiple platforms to define the future of experiential retail,” said David Rawlinson II. “QVC and HSN pioneered home shopping and are now set to define a new world of seamless shopping. Zulily, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road are all focused and modern brands with passionate customers and unique value propositions. Together, Qurate Retail is in a strong position to drive value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and employees. I look forward to working with the exceptional team at Qurate Retail and I am grateful to Mike for being such a capable and values-driven leader for the company. I also want to thank Greg and the Board for this opportunity.”

“It’s bittersweet as I look to my retirement at the end of this year. I could not be prouder of the Qurate Retail team and the way they have evolved our business to a robust multi-brand portfolio of truly differentiated lifestyle brands,” said Mike George, President and CEO, Qurate Retail. “I am confident David’s experience, shared values, and leadership will greatly benefit the entire Qurate Retail community; I look forward to welcoming David and to working together to support a seamless transition.”

Prior to joining NielsenIQ as CEO, David was President of Grainger Global Online, where he led the fastest growth, stand-alone division of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), a Fortune 500 Company, and under his leadership the business grew double digits every year and won multiple national awards for workplace culture. David serves on the boards of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) and NielsenIQ. He previously served on the board of MonotaRO Co. Ltd., a top Japanese e-commerce and industrial retail firm and Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN). David has also held executive roles with ITT Exelis, formerly ITT Corp. He also served a Presidential appointment as a White House Fellow and held various appointed positions in both the Bush and Obama administrations. In the Obama Administration, he was a Senior Advisor for Economic Policy with the White House National Economic Council. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law and is a graduate of The Citadel.

From October 1^st until his retirement at year-end, Mike will serve as a senior advisor to Qurate Retail to assist in transitional matters. Effective January 1, 2022, and concurrently with Mike’s retirement from the Board of Directors of Qurate Retail, David will join the Board. Qurate Retail had announced in November 2020 that Mike George would be retiring from the company at the end of 2021, allowing ample time for transition planning and an executive search process.

About Qurate Retail, Inc.

Qurate Retail, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company comprised of seven leading retail brands – QVC^®, HSN^®, Zulily^®, Ballard Designs^®, Frontgate^®, Garnet Hill^®, and Grandin Road^® (collectively, “Qurate Retail Group^SM”). Globally, Qurate Retail Group is a world leader in video commerce, among the top 10 e-commerce retailers in North America (according to Digital Commerce 360), and a leader in mobile commerce and social commerce. The retailer reaches approximately 218 million homes worldwide via 14 television networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, social pages, mobile apps, websites, print catalogs, and in-store destinations. Qurate Retail, Inc. also holds various minority interests and green energy investments.

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AdaptHealth Corp. Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Conference Call

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AdaptHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: AHCO) (“AdaptHealth” or the “Company”), a national leader in providing patient-centered, healthcare-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies, and related services, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 before the opening of the financial markets on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 am ET to discuss the results and business activities.

Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:

• (877) 423-9820 (Domestic) or
• (201) 493-6749 (International)

Webcast registration: Click Here

Following the live call, a replay will be available for six months on the Company’s website, www.adapthealth.com under “Investor Relations.”

About AdaptHealth Corp.

AdaptHealth is a national leader in providing patient-centered, healthcare-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies, and related services. AdaptHealth provides a full suite of medical products and solutions designed to help patients manage chronic conditions in the home, adapt to life and thrive. Product and services offerings include (i) sleep therapy equipment, supplies and related services (including CPAP and bi PAP services) to individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, (ii) medical devices and supplies to patients for the treatment of diabetes (including continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps), (iii) home medical equipment (HME) to patients discharged from acute care and other facilities, (iv) oxygen and related chronic therapy services in the home, and (v) other HME medical devices and supplies on behalf of chronically ill patients with wound care, urological, incontinence, ostomy and nutritional supply needs. The Company is proud to partner with an extensive and highly diversified network of referral sources, including acute care hospitals, sleep labs, pulmonologists, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics. AdaptHealth services beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance payors. AdaptHealth services nearly 3 million patients annually in all 50 states through its network of over 500 locations in 47 states. Learn more at www.adapthealth.com.

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The Equity Group Inc.

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Guardant Health to Report Second Quarter Financial Results on August 5, 2021

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter 2021 after market close on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Company management will be webcasting a corresponding conference call beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Live audio of the webcast will be available on the “Investors” section of the company website at: www.guardanthealth.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay after the event.

About Guardant Health

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health oncology platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has commercially launched Guardant360^®, Guardant360 CDx, Guardant360 TissueNext™, Guardant360 Response™, and GuardantOMNI^® tests for advanced stage cancer patients, and Guardant Reveal™ for early-stage cancer patients. These tests fuel development of its LUNAR screening program, which aims to address the needs of asymptomatic individuals eligible for cancer screening.

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New Personal Care Brand Quiet & Roar Introduces Multi-Sensorial Body Care Collection Designed to Restore Your Mind and Body

Five-scent collection made with essential oils includes gentle lotions, scrubs and body wash

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Quiet & Roar, a brand-new multi-sensorial body care brand from Procter & Gamble, is introducing its mind-altering product line composed of gentle body washes, scrubs and lotions. Made with expertly crafted scents to engage your senses, the Quiet & Roar Body Care Collection incorporates essential oils to help you quiet your mind and soothe your soul. Free of parabens, phthalates and dyes, all Quiet & Roar products are also PETA-cruelty free.

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Quiet & Roar designed its collection in response to research from the American Psychological Association that reveals 91% of Gen Z suffers from anxiety. On the cusp of adulthood – while dealing with social unrest, living life through social media and facing an uncertain future – they are proactive in their search for wellness, but struggle to find the tools that enable them to better manage their mental health¹.

“We believe when you have the mental space to be the best version of yourself, you can give your best to the world and that all starts with how you take care of your body,” says Isabel Pimentel, Personal Care Brand Vice President at Procter & Gamble. “Creating mental space requires freeing our minds from the noise of everyday stressors and shifting our energy to soothe our soul. At Quiet & Roar, we are committed to creating products that engage your senses to help ease your mind while caring for your body.”

Quiet & Roar’s products are created with the purpose of shifting your mind to breathe out any source of anxiety and relax your soul. From the cosmic packaging to essential oils scents, the Quiet & Roar collection includes body washes, scrubs and lotions to help free your mind and engage your senses:

• RELAX in LAVENDER + SPIRULINA: Hush the negative thoughts and release your worries with the immersive scent of Lavender & Spirulina.
• RENEW in LEMON BLOSSOM + MINT: Submerge your senses in the invigorating scent of Lemon Blossom & Mint and step out looking as radiant as ever.
• AWAKEN in PEACH + GREEN TEA: Take more than a hot minute on yourself and indulge in the sweet scent of Peach & Green Tea Body Wash.
• SOOTHE in COCONUT + BANANA MILK: Immerse yourself in this decadent scent of Coconut & Banana Milk. One pour and you’ll be reminded that you’re always worth the investment.
• REVIVE in PINEAPPLE + KIWIBERRY: This sweet scent of Pineapple & Kiwiberry will fuel your mind with positive thoughts to start your day in full gear.

All products in the Quiet & Roar Body Care Collection are available for $8.99 and are sold exclusively at Target and Target.com. Relax your soul. QUIET your mind. ROAR on.

For more information, please visit QuietandRoar.com, or follow Quiet & Roar on Instagram (@QuietAndRoarBody).

About Quiet & Roar

Launched in 2021, Quiet & Roar is a multi-sensorial line of products, available exclusively at Target, designed with expertly crafted scents to engage your senses and free your mind from the mental noise that holds you back. The body care collection that includes body wash, body lotion and body scrub is made with five essential oils to help uplift your mood while being free of all the bad stuff. All products include no dyes, parabens, phthalates and are PETA Cruelty-Free.

¹American Psychological Association, Stress in America Study”, October 2018. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2018/stress-gen-z.pdf

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TiVo Signs Deal to Provide Horizon Media TV Viewership Data

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TiVo®, the company that brings entertainment together and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2021, to access TiVo’s TV viewership data. TiVo’s data provides a foundational ingredient to Horizon’s data stack to support client investments, driving improved outcomes in cross-platform media planning, buying, digital retargeting, and measurement. Horizon Media is the leading media agency taking steps to integrate TiVo’s raw data into strategic client initiatives at both the content and commercial levels.

As agencies are experiencing increased demand for data-informed solutions, this partnership helps Horizon support the delivery and measurement of advertising impressions to targeted audiences across platforms. TiVo’s TV viewership data provides Horizon with a representative sample of linear TV data to drive improved client outcomes for the billions of advertising investment dollars within the Horizon client brands. This partnership also expands the scale and U.S. representation of Horizon’s current TV data stack.

The agreement enables Horizon and its affiliates, Canvas Worldwide, LLC; Horizon Big, LLC; Horizon Media Limited Partnership (Canada affiliate); Night Market Horizons, LLC; horizon next^®; and 305 Worldwide, LLC, to leverage the power of TiVo’s TV viewership data.

“Horizon is gaining access to TiVo’s linear TV viewership data to power the execution and performance measurement of clients’ media plans, with enhanced precision,” said Fariba Zamaniyan, vice president, Data and Monetization, Xperi. “We are excited to embark upon this partnership with Horizon Media and its affiliates to strengthen its data-driven solutions.”

“As the industry faces new challenges that accompany increased demand for viewership data, this agreement with TiVo will help us to maintain our position as an innovative marketing and advertising leader,” said Laura McElhinney, Horizon Media’s Chief Data Officer.

TiVo’s TV viewership data provides high-quality linear data of Live and Time-Shifted usage across the U.S., and allows customers to measure their campaign activity, optimize data science solutions, and power media planning and buying across media platforms. For more information about TiVo’s advanced data, unique inventory and audience insights, visit https://business.tivo.com/products-solutions/data-and-advertising.

About TiVo

TiVo brings entertainment together, making it easy to find, watch and enjoy. We serve up the best movies, shows and videos from across live TV, on-demand, streaming services and countless apps, helping people to watch on their terms. For studios, networks and advertisers, TiVo delivers a passionate group of watchers to increase viewership and engagement across all screens. In June 2020, TiVo became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation. Go to TiVo.com and enjoy watching.

About Xperi Holding Corporation

Xperi invents, develops, and delivers technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. Xperi technologies, delivered via its brands (DTS, HD Radio, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, TiVo), and by its startup, Perceive, make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter. Xperi technologies are integrated into billions of consumer devices, media platforms, and semiconductors worldwide, driving increased value for partners, customers and consumers.

Xperi, DTS, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, HD Radio, Perceive, TiVo and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliated companies of Xperi Holding Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other company, brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About Horizon

Horizon Media, Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2021, delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the world’s most innovative and ambitious brands. Founded in 1989, headquartered in New York, and with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto, the company employs 2,400 people and has media investments of more than $9 billion. Horizon Media’s fundamental belief is that business is personal, which drives its approach to connecting brands with their customers and engaging with its own employees resulting in industry-leading workplace satisfaction levels (Glassdoor). The company is consistently recognized by independent media outlets for its client excellence and has earned several “Best Workplaces” awards reflecting its commitment to DEI and the life and well-being of everyone at Horizon Media.

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ON24 Digital Experiences Help Zendesk Increase Pipeline and Bookings

Leading CRM company uses ON24 to engage prospects and grow their business

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Zendesk, a trusted and beloved CRM customer service software company and the champion of great customer service everywhere for everyone, is delivering ON24 (NYSE: ONTF) digital experiences that are having a direct impact on the company’s pipeline and revenue. With the ON24 Digital Experience Platform, Zendesk is generating qualified sales leads and increasing pipeline and bookings.

“ON24 digital experiences are core to our digital-first strategy and consistently some of our most successful marketing and sales channels,” said Sarah Reed, senior director of content and event marketing at Zendesk. “We’re expanding customer engagement globally and delivering compelling digital events that are resonating with audiences and driving revenue growth.”

As in-person interactions remained limited around the world, Zendesk needed a system of engagement that could reach customers in different languages. The company shifted to a digital-first approach using ON24 Webcast Elite, delivering interactive webinars at scale in more than 50 languages. Zendesk also uses ON24 Engagement Hub to provide audiences always-on access to content and resources, as well as on-demand webinars to extend the life of their virtual events.

With ON24, Zendesk is achieving significant business results. The company delivered nine events in six languages, reaching 13,000 prospects and customers to promote their CX Trends 2021 report about the top trends in customer experience. More than 50% of their registrants attended, contributing to a material increase to its sales pipeline during the quarter.

The company had similar success with its one-of-a-kind experiential event produced in collaboration with Pop-Up Magazine that featured multimedia experiences with live stories and performances by writers, producers, and artists. The event, “The Digital Tipping Point,” converted 51% of registrants to attendees and averaged 57 minutes of viewing time.

“Zendesk is delivering unique audience experiences that stand out from the crowd, delivering significant business growth and return on investment,” said Steve Daheb, CMO of ON24. “It’s a powerful example of a digital-first approach that is engaging audiences through multiple touchpoints and converting more prospects into customers.”

The ON24 Digital Experience Platform includes ON24 Webcast Elite, ON24 Engagement Hub, ON24 Target, ON24 Virtual Conference,ON24 Intelligence, and ON24 Connect. Companies can deliver digital experiences that create deep engagement, first-person data, and AI-driven personalization, as well as seamlessly integrate audience insights with marketing automation, CRM, and collaboration systems.

To learn more about the digital experiences Zendesk delivered to reach and engage audiences around the world, watch their on-demand session from the ON24 Experience virtual event at ON24.com/Experience.

About Zendesk.

Zendesk started the customer experience revolution in 2007 by enabling any business around the world to take their customer service online. Today, Zendesk is the champion of great service everywhere for everyone, and powers billions of conversations, connecting more than 100,000 brands with hundreds of millions of customers over telephony, chat, email, messaging, social channels, communities, review sites and help centers. Zendesk products are built with love to be loved. The company was conceived in Copenhagen, Denmark, built and grown in California, taken public in New York City, and today employs more than 4,000 people across the world. Learn more at www.zendesk.com.

About ON24

ON24 provides a leading cloud-based digital experience platform that makes it easy to create, scale, and personalize engaging experiences to drive measurable business growth. Today, we are helping over 2,000 companies worldwide, including 3 of the 5 largest global technology companies, 4 of the 5 largest US banks, 3 of the 5 largest global healthcare companies, and 3 of the 5 largest global industrial manufacturing companies, convert millions of prospects to buyers. Through interactive webinars, virtual events, and always-on multimedia experiences, ON24 provides a system of engagement, powered by AI, which enables businesses to scale engagement, conversions, and pipeline to drive revenue growth. The ON24 platform supports an average of 4 million professionals a month totaling over 2.5 billion engagement minutes per year. ON24 is headquartered in San Francisco with global offices in North America, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.ON24.com.

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